The Top 10 Greenest Cities In America
Big city life doesn't have to mean overwhelming smog and
environmental anguish.
In fact, according to a new study by NerdWallet.com, those seeking a greener lifestyle have several great options
to choose from.
NerdWallet gathered statistics from the 150 largest cities in
America to determine which are the most environmentally friendly. The analysis
was based on environmental quality, methods of transportation, sources of
energy and housing density.
Honolulu, Hawaii, with its excellent air
quality and extensive adoption of solar
technology,
topped the list. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 12 percent of the households on the island of Oahu have
rooftop solar panels.
The national average, 0.5 percent of households according to the Solar Electric Power Association, pales in
comparison.
New York City's high public transportation usage earned it the
No. 6 spot on the list, with 56 percent of commuters using its vast public
transit network. Population and residential density worked in many cities'
favor, reducing energy costs for transportation.
Below, America's 10 greenest cities:
1. Honolulu, Hawaii
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Arlington, Virginia
4. San Francisco, California
5. Miami, Florida
6. New York City, New York
7. Boston, Massachusetts
8. Orlando, Florida
9. Seattle, Washington
10. Jersey City, New Jersey
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/22/greenest-cities-america_n_7112500.html?ir=Healthy%20Living&ncid=newsltushpmg00000003
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